Arabic١٢٣
Year 11Summer TermAges 15-16

Lesson Plans

Final Review and Celebration of Learning

1

Skills Assessment: Reading and Writing

⏱ 65–70 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate competence in reading and writing across all topics
  • Apply all grammatical structures learned across Years 7-11

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Year 7 throwback: look at a Year 7 worksheet — marvel at how far you have come since then!

Main Activities

  1. 1Reading assessment: comprehension tasks across a range of text types and difficulty levels
  2. 2Writing assessment: produce an extended piece demonstrating range of vocabulary, grammar, and register
  3. 3Self-marking and reflection: compare your current performance with earlier assessments
  4. 4Writing practice: write a reflective paragraph about your progress in Arabic reading and writing

Resources Needed

Reading assessment textsWriting assessment promptsWriting Practice Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a letter to your Year 7 self giving advice about learning Arabic.

2

Skills Assessment: Speaking and Listening

⏱ 60–65 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate competence in speaking and listening
  • Engage with authentic Arabic media with confidence

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Listening challenge: listen to a 2-minute Arabic audio clip — summarise what you understood.

Main Activities

  1. 1Speaking assessment: prepared presentation, spontaneous questions, and role play in exam format
  2. 2Listening practice: comprehension tasks with authentic Arabic audio (news, conversation, announcement)
  3. 3Self-evaluation of speaking and listening skills against Year 11 expectations
  4. 4Create vocab cards for any vocabulary gaps identified during assessments

Resources Needed

Speaking assessment materialsListening comprehension audioVocab cards worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Record a 5-minute podcast in Arabic about a topic you are passionate about.

3

Reflecting on the Arabic Learning Journey

⏱ 60–65 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Reflect on the complete Arabic learning journey from Year 7 to Year 11
  • Identify future goals for Arabic learning

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Memory lane: look at work from each year (7-11) — share your favourite piece and explain why.

Main Activities

  1. 1Learning journey timeline: create a visual timeline of your Arabic learning journey with key milestones
  2. 2Skills web: rate your current level in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary
  3. 3Future goals: where could Arabic take you? University, career, travel, cultural connection?
  4. 4Extended reflective writing: 200+ word essay about your Arabic learning journey and future ambitions

Resources Needed

Timeline templateSkills web diagramReflective writing frame

⭐ Extension Challenge

Create a portfolio of your best Arabic work from Years 7-11 with commentary.

4

Celebration of Achievement

⏱ 60–65 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Celebrate the achievement of studying Arabic to Year 11 level
  • Appreciate the richness and beauty of Arabic language and culture

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Arabic awards: nominate classmates for fun awards — best pronunciation, most improved, most creative writer.

Main Activities

  1. 1Class exhibition: display favourite pieces of work, creative projects, and portfolios
  2. 2Cultural celebration: share Arabic food, music, or art to celebrate the culture you have studied
  3. 3Tracing practice: create a beautiful piece of Arabic calligraphy as a keepsake
  4. 4Final words: each student shares one Arabic word, phrase, or proverb that they will carry with them

Resources Needed

Exhibition display materialsTracing WorksheetCalligraphy materials

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a thank-you letter in Arabic to someone who supported your Arabic learning journey.

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